Summary
Jay Kwon is a finance leader with 13 years of cross-industry experience helping multinational companies translate complex operations into clear financial strategy. Currently Director of Finance for Japan at Knorr‑Bremse AG, he has led regional finance functions at BD, Intuitive, Hilti, GE and Macromill, blending FP&A rigor with hands-on corporate finance and modeling. Known for driving operational efficiency and sustainable growth, he partners with business leaders to inform strategic decisions in fast-paced, matrixed environments. Jay brings particular strength in steering finance during market transitions and integration phases, having repeatedly stepped into leadership roles across Asia-Pacific. Based in Seoul with a grounding in accounting from Dankook University and international study at University of Limerick, he combines local market fluency with global finance practices. Colleagues describe him as pragmatic and data-driven, able to simplify complexity into actionable plans.
13 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business/Management, Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business/Management at Dankook University
University of Limerick